MLB 8.1

[Woodson]

Bourn to play in Atlanta... Thats the headlines after 6 years of the Braves not having a lead off.

He's done wonders for a team's outlook even though he has yet to play. Of note, he hasnt hit well against the Nationals starting pitcher in rotation tonight.

I like the vibe with Jurgens on the mound.

Atlanta -1.5 2units
Atlanta -150 3 units

Heres to the Braves winning tonight.


:toast:

 

[Woodson]

I Dontthink houston has won more than a couple this season first game at home when returning from aroad trip.

Cinci in the late innings -125 2 units

 

[IE]

pitching staffs...

stros have an advantage looking at those SIERA #'s huh

The Astros arguably have a pitching advantage in all three of these match-ups. Actually, for the first two games, it's probably not even an argument. Bud Norris is a high strikeout pitcher with fly ball tendencies and much improved walk rates that has led to a very good season this year. Similarly, Wandy Rodriguez has continued to be a very good starter, attracting considerable interest at the trade deadline. The guy you might not have heard of is Jordan Lyles, a top prospect of the Astros who has come up and been largely what was expected: he's a solid mid-rotation starter.

Astros' pen matches up pretty well with the Reds'. Mark Melancon has filled in admirably as the closer of this squad when Brandon Lyon's biceps tendon popped out of its groove, while Wilton Lopez is a very competent setup guy. They've probably been better as a pair than the Reds' combination of Cordero & Masset, though not by a lot. The Astros probably don't have the depth in the middle innings that the Reds do, however, and they have only one left-handed pitcher right now in Sergio Escalona. He's not particularly good, either; given his walk rates.


OFFENSE is a whole different story !!
advantage Reds.

 

[IE]

8:05pm Reds (B. Arroyo - R) @ Astros (B. Norris - R)

1. Drew Stubbs (R) CF
2. Miguel Cairo (R) 3B
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF
6. Yonder Alonso (L) LF
7. Ryan Hanigan (R) C
8. Paul Janish (R) SS
9. Bronson Arroyo (R) P


1. Luis Durango (S) CF
2. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
3. Jason Bourgeois (R) RF
4. Carlos Lee (R) 1B
5. J.D. Martinez (R) LF
6. Clint Barmes (R) SS
7. Jimmy Paredes (S) 3B
8. Humberto Quintero (R) C
9. Bud Norris (R) P

 

[elmer fudd]

like atl alot tonite

 

[Woodson]

IE i agree that they have the advantage in the starter but reds have the adv in the bullpen and bats.

Hence, the late inning remark.

Bol as always!
:toast:

 

[Woodson]

Braves line hasnt budged today.....

Not sure i like that.

 

[BadAngel]

I don't like that either. I was hoping Atl would go up too. I already took them early in AM

 

[Woodson]

I don't like that either. I was hoping Atl would go up too. I already took them early in AM

Never a good sign. opcorn2

Have a great week BA. im waiting to 6:50 to seeit.

No change im going to have to rethink it.

Anybody likeOakland tonight? Looking better.

 

[LetsMakeMoney]

gl tonight bro :0074

 

[Woodson]

Fight another day. Pulling off Atlanta. Line dropping.

 

[Wineguy]

I'm on it for the fun. Probably thinking is Jurrjens had bad outings since break. Think there will be some new passion tonight. Key word.........

thinking :facepalm:

 

[HUDSON]

GL today Woodrow!!! :0074

 

[Woodson]

Just put 13 crispy benjamins and forty sweatstained ones from the weekend on the Brewers. Up ten units on their streak, please hammer just hurt'em.

From Detroit...

 

[Woodson]

Fight another day. Pulling off Atlanta. Line dropping.

This is a win every day. Everything pointed to atlanta and the line never ,oved. If i can stay true to this idea, i will save a lot of losing plays.

Even? I say plus 5 units and juice.


Cmon brewers.:toast:

 

[Woodson]

Just put 13 crispy benjamins and forty sweatstained ones from the weekend on the Brewers. Up ten units on their streak, please hammer just hurt'em.

From Detroit...

Winner. My next post is for 12,000. Going to have to make it count.

Until then!


May your side be w/ the winner.

HUGE NIGHT! Thanks Hammer:0008

 

[hammer1]

I am almost as glad u won as the Game winning It's good to see someone has the Cajones to put the Hammer down on one of my plays.